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Bruteforce cyber attacks surge in SEA, over 53 million blocked
Breach Prevention

Bruteforce cyber attacks surge in SEA, over 53 million blocked

Kaspersky blocked over 53 million bruteforce cyberattacks in Southeast Asia during 2024, with Singapore alone facing more than 4 million attempts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
Unified Communications

Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub

Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
New Hoong Fatt to modernise with Microsoft ERP solution
Data Analytics

New Hoong Fatt to modernise with Microsoft ERP solution

New Hoong Fatt is partnering with Wild Tech Malaysia to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, aiming to modernise and integrate its global operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Symbio unveils advanced API stack for seamless number management
Unified Communications

Symbio unveils advanced API stack for seamless number management

Symbio expands digital experience in Singapore with a new API stack, enhancing number management and easing communications for service providers across APAC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
Malware

Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million

Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
Digital Transformation

Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills

AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
Data Analytics

PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS

PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project
DataCentre infrastructure

AirTrunk & JSW to launch Malaysia's largest water project

AirTrunk and Johor Special Water have partnered to establish Malaysia's largest recycled water supply scheme, enhancing sustainability for data centres in Johor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
Investment

Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024
Unified Communications

NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024

NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
Internet of Things

Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security

Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Malaysia stories

Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia's digital hub
Hyperscale

Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia's digital hub

Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
Malware

APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend

Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

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Malaysia stories

Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
EduTech

Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition

SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025